Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
  
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
  
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
  
Prevents hair loss
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
  
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
  
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
No
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
No
  
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
  
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
245.00 kcal
  
31
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
  
21
265.00 kcal
  
13
Calories in Pie
282.00 kcal
  
27
303.00 kcal
  
17
Type
Tree fruit
  
Berry, Tropical
  
Season
Autumn, Summer, Winter
  
Autumn
  
Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
  
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
Yes
  
Color
Yellow
  
Yellow
  
Inside Color
White
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Pear
  
Oval
  
Texture
Grainy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
  
Strong, Sweet, Tart
  
Origin
China, Japan
  
Central America, South America
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Not Available
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
  
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5-7.5
  
5.5-6
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
  
Hot, Sunny
  
Facts about
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
  
- A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
Costa Rica
  
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
  
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
  
Top Importer
Europe
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
China
  
Costa Rica
  
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
  
Ananas comosus
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Ananas sativus
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Commelinidae
  
Order
Rosales
  
Poales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Pyrus
  
Ananas
  
Species
P. communis
  
A. comosus
  
Generic Group
Rose
  
Pineapple